Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has demanded an immediate crackdown on those responsible for the explosion at the Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters in Borno State that killed two police officers.
At approximately 12:10 a.m. on January 9, 2025, Inspector Bartholomew Kalawa and Corporal Mustapha Huzaifat were killed in the attack.
According to a statement released by ASP Nahum Daso, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, the attack was carried out by suspected Boko Haram terrorists.
Egbetokun condemned the conduct and said that no one or any organisation responsible for the deaths of police officers would escape punishment.
The IGP expressed sympathy to the families of the fallen officers and promised them that their benefits and entitlements would be promptly paid, according to a statement released on Friday by Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer.
“In a resolute response to the recent explosion attack at Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters, Borno State, on September 9, 2025, at approximately 12.10 am, which resulted in the death of two police officers, Inspector Bartholomew Kalawa and Corporal Mustapha Huzaifat, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has condemned the attack and ordered an immediate and thorough clampdown on the perpetrators as any cop-killers will go unpunished,” the statement read.
“The IGP extends his sincere condolences to the families of the fallen officers, reaffirming that their sacrifice in the line of duty will not be forgotten and that their families will receive their benefits and entitlements right away.”
According to Adejobi, the IGP has instructed Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in Zone 15, to use all available manpower and resources to find the criminals.
“To guarantee that the perpetrators of this heinous act are apprehended and subjected to the full force of the law, Adejobi stated, “the IGP has thus directed the Zone 15 Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, fdc., to mobilise adequate resources and personnel and collaborate with other security agencies.”
The IGP reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s dedication to defending people and property and promised to take those responsible for interfering with national security accountable. The incident is still being investigated.
